verify

[ver-uh-fahy] / ˈvɛr əˌfaɪ /

VERB

confirm, validate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authenticate certify check corroborate demonstrate double-check establish find out justify prove substantiate

STRONG

attest debunk document eye eyeball peg settle size support test try

WEAK

add up bear out check out check up check up on hold up make certain make sure pan out size up stand up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal confuse contradict deny discredit disprove hide invalidate reject

Example Sentences

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Authorities say several of the victims are not Gambian nationals and that their identities are still being verified.

From BBC

BBC Persian has not been able to independently verify the deaths.

From BBC

I couldn’t verify this, but I want this to be true.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC hasn't been able to verify the footage, and it is not possible to locate where it was shot.

From BBC

The BBC hasn't been able to verify the footage, and it is not possible to locate where it was taken.

From BBC